Michael Stephen

Michael married Anna Margaretha Kunz on 15 Feb 1694 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Anna was born in 1670 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany; died on 7 Jul 1761 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maybe the Jacob Stephan who came to this country on the ship Phoenix 20Oct1744. They sailed from Rotterdam. The ships captain was William Wilson.

Johann married Maria Magdalena Neubacher on 1 Sep 1743 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Maria was born about 1724 in Leisel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died before 1750 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Maria Elisabetha Kohl about 1749 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Maria was born on 2 Aug 1699 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany; died in 1759 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maria married Johan Philip Schmeyer on 20 Nov 1727 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Johan (son of Hans Franz Schmeyer and Anna Elizabeth Bungert) was born on 26 Jun 1696 in Zweibrucken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died about 1750 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maria married Johann Franciscus Schmeyer on 11 Jan 1724 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Johann (son of Hans Franz Schmeyer and Anna Elizabeth Bungert) was born on 28 Nov 1693 in Nohfelden, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany; died on 8 Feb 1755 in Wolfersweiler, Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Johann Sebastian Scherer on 9 Feb 1740 in Wolfersweiler, St Wendel, Saarland, Germany. Johann was born on 29 Nov 1710 in Achtelsbach, Birkenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died about 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1778 - 1782, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; American Revolution (US) Northampton 2nd Battalion Militia Capt.George Knappenberger's 2nd Company Also: Northampton 1st Battalion Militia Capt.Casper Grienmeyer's 7th Company

John married Maria Catherine Herman about 1767. Maria (daughter of Jacob Herman) was born about 1750 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died about 1809 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1798, Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Fries's Rebellion (aka Direct House Tax of 1798)

Notes:

Military Service:
Fries's Rebellion: The Enduring Struggle for the American Revolution, By Paul Douglas Newman.

The Fries Rebellion 1798-1799, By W.W.H.Davis, pp.51-66

Notes:

Christened:
Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA
Births/Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths c. 1750-1790:
Jacob Stephan and wf [?]
Maria Elisabetha Stephan
c1751/24 Mar 1751[?]

Notes:

Christened:
Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA
Births/Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths c. 1750-1790:
Jacob Steff and wf Maria Catharina
Magdalena Steff
16 Jun 1769/6 Aug 1769
Jacob Herman and wf Anna Maria

Notes:

Christened:
Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA Births/Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths c. 1750-1790
Jacob Steven and wf Catharina
Elisabetha Steven
4 Mar 1777/18 May 1777
Jacob Herman and Elisabetha Wiebel


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23691085/elizabeth-hughes

Elizabeth married Daniel Hughes about 1795. Daniel (son of Cornelius Hughes and Elizabeth Grimmenx) was born on 24 Aug 1773 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 10 Oct 1773 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Aug 1845 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christened:
Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA Births/Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths c. 1750-1790
Jacob Steven and wf Catharina
Catharina Steven
26 Oct 1778/4 Apr 1779
Johannes Herman and Catharina Seider

Notes:

Christened:
Lehigh Church, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA Births/Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths c. 1750-1790
Jacob Stevan and wf Catharina
Friedrich Stevan
16 Nov 1784/16 Jan 1785
Friedrich Herman and Maria Schever

Family/Spouse: Catherine Wolf. Catherine was born about 1790; died about 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Bowers about 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Othniel Baker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Benjamin Shoemaker about 1820. Benjamin was born on 5 Oct 1795 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Aug 1862 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married J. J. Conrad Kress in 1835. J. was born on 19 Apr 1800 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Dec 1865 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Union-West End Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Andrew Eavy. Andrew was born on 15 Apr 1784 in Maryland; died on 8 Feb 1852; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elizabeth Fronk in 1832. Elizabeth (daughter of George Fronk and Mary Dutrey) was born on 20 May 1814 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 29 May 1907 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23691219/judith-hamsher

Judith married Conrad Hamsher about 1827. Conrad (son of Daniel Hamsher and Elizabeth Catherine Waltman) was born on 30 Dec 1801 in Hanover Twp, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Jun 1878 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mary A. Fronk about 1835. Mary (daughter of George Fronk and Mary Dutrey) was born in Jan 1817 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 07 Aug 1888 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sophia Elizabeth Lander. Sophia (daughter of Johannes Justus Lander and Maria Katherina Bleymehl) was born on 16 Aug 1815 in Wiebelskirchen, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany; died on 28 Sep 1898 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Daniel Hamsher about 1845 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Daniel (son of Valentine Hamsher and Mary Elizabeth Welch) was born in 1817 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 21 May 1898 in West Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville - Ramous Steffy, one of our most respected citizens, died at his home on Perine Street at seven o'clock Sunday morning at the age of 78 years and 28 days. He was born in McGunzie [Macungie] Township, Lehigh Co., Pa., April 27th, 1812, and came to this state sixty-one year ago, settling in Sparta where in 1836 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Hamsher, Rev. Adam Beyer performing the marriage ceremony. He purchased a farm at an early day, prospered, was elected to office, for twenty-one years holding the office of highway commissioner, and finally, in 1869, moving to this village where he has since lived. After coming here, he was once or twice elected highway commissioner, and wherever given a public trust he discharged his duties with fidelity. In 1878 he sold his farm to Joseph Hamsher and put part of the proceeds, about $2200, in the First National Bank, expecting to be able to live comfortably for some years, but the collapse of the bank ruined him as it did many others, and he at once fell into a state of despondency from which he never recovered. Having a rugged constitution, he bid fair to live to a good old age, but the loss of his hard-earned money was more than he could bear, and he became a wreck because of the rascality of those whom he trusted as friends. He was an uncompromising Democrat, and we believe never voted any other ticket in his life, an honest, upright man, who never did a wrong and his death is deeply regretted. His widow and five children survive, and they extend thanks to neighbors and friends for favors shown during his sickness and after his death. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran church yesterday morning." (The Dansville Express, Thursday, May 29, 1890)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Hamsher. Elizabeth (daughter of Valentine Hamsher and Mary Elizabeth Welch) was born in Mar 1818 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died in Jan 1905 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A son of Isaac and Catherine (Wolf) Steffy, who in 1819 moved to Sparta, NY, from Macungie, PA with Isaac and his siblings.

"Isaac Steffy, an old resident of Springwater, died in Canadice last Saturday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Milton Kuhn. The funeral was held Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belden Crane, In Canadice and the remains were interred In Carney Hollow cemetery." (March 14, 1901, The Dansville Express, NY)

"West Springwater - Isaac Steffy had the misfortune to fall and break his hip one day last week. Dr. Becker made him as comfortable as possible." (April 28, 1898, The Springwater Enterprise, NY)

Information in the two paragraphs below were sourced from the book History of the Story Road and Vicinity by Lloyd Moose.

"There were the Steffys; LaFayette, Joseph and John. LaFayette was the son of Isaac Steffy, the first, and Catherine Wolf. Joseph was the son of Isaac the first and —— Bowers. John was the son of Isaac the second, and Polly Litchard."

"Eighty years ago or more Isaac Steffy and his wife, Polly Litchard, settled on the farm now owned by Edward Lawrence. The house stood across the road from the present house, and they lived here 55 years ago. He was the son of Isaac Steffy and Catharine Wolf, who came from Allentown, Pa., to Sparta, and settled before 1820. She was the daughter of John Litchard of Sparta. They had a family of three children, two sons and a daughter. John Steffy was a veteran of the Civil War. He married Emma Die, daughter of Sylvester Die and Polly Miner. Monroe Steffy married Viola Curtis, daughter of Cornelius Curtis and Bertha Pemberton. Delia Steffy married Beldin Crane. She is the only survivor of the family. Isaac Steffy sold the farm to Samuel Weidman, who sold it to his son, Fred. Fred built the house and barn and after some years Edward Lawrence and his wife, Hattie Steffy, daughter of John Steffy, purchased It, and so the farm went back to the Steffy family again. The fifth generation of the family now live in the town and are the children of Esma Lawrence and Dale Straight."

Family/Spouse: Mary Litchard. Mary (daughter of John Litchard and Margaret Gernhardt) was born on 18 Apr 1818 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 9 Jun 1891 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jacob Fronk. Jacob (son of George Fronk and Mary Dutrey) was born on 4 Oct 1811 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 Dec 1872 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura Poore. Laura (daughter of Moses Augustus Poore and Catherine Flick) was born in ca 1831 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafayette married Lucinda Kuhn in Mar 1846. Lucinda (daughter of Daniel Kuhn and Abigail Sutton) was born in 1829 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 10 Feb 1897 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kiehle Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Samuel William Fronk about 1850. Samuel (son of George Fronk and Mary Dutrey) was born on 6 Jun 1833 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 28 Jan 1915 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Mary Matilda Mitchell on 7 Sep 1857. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Mitchell and Polly Brewer) was born on 8 Apr 1837 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 Oct 1903 in Mt. Sterling, Crawford County, Wisconsin; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Seneca, Crawford County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 25 Apr 1861, Dansville, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 13th New York Infantry, Co. B Missing in Action 20Sep1862 at Shepardstown Present Apr1863 Reenlisted 12Jul1863 - 21st New York Cavalry Promoted Nov1863 to Wagoner Discharged 9Sep1865 Veteran with Co.K as a Wagoner in Jul1866 in Denver, Colorado

Notes:

Death of Joseph Steffy
Joseph Steffy, a veteran of the Civil War, died at the home of his son-in-law Dana Jackman, at 44 Franklin street, in this village Sunday, Aug. 8, 1920, his age being 78 years. He was born in Sparta, where he owned a small farm at the Center, and when be lived until a few years ago when he came to Dansville, and here he has since resided.

He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in this village in Co. B, Thirteenth New York Infantry, in April 1861, and serving two years when his term expired and he was mustered out. Later he enlisted in Co.K. 21st New York Cavalry, and went with the regiment to the western country where it was kept busy fighting Indians until the fall of 1866 when the men were discharged and sent home. He joined Seth N. Hedges Post 216, G.A.R., in 1882, and continued to be a faithful member, serving one year as officer of the day.

Mr. Steffy's wife, who was Miss Myra Sutton, died in June, 1915. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Dana Jackman, son John Steffy, and twelve grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Rose Woodward of Nunda, and a half-brother Godfrey Stager of Nunda.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the house, Rev. N. Harris officiating, and a dozen comrades from the Post besides many Sparta and Dansville acquaintances being present. Mrs. Edgar Hartman and Mm. E. W. Sutton of Sparta sang favorite selections, the last being "Tenting Tonight on the
Old Camp Ground." The singing of this song and the playing of "Marching Thro' Georgia" on the piano as the remains wen carried from the bouse, were in response to the request of the deceased a short time before his death. The interment was made in the cemetery in Sparta, near the former home of the deceased and near the school-house for which be served thirty-five yean continuously as trustee.

The ritual service of the G.A.R. was read by the officers as the remains wen lowered into their last resting place, and the usual floral pieces and the small flag were deposited on the casket as it passed out of sight.

(Dansville Express, Thursday Morning, August 12, 1920)

Joseph married Myra L. Sutton in 1867. Myra (daughter of John Sutton and Sarah Hoffman) was born in Dec 1843 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 24 Jun 1915 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 14 May 1861, Sparta, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 13th New York Infantry, Co.B Discharge 13 May 1863 - full 2 yrs service Reenlisted Sept1863 - 188th New York Infantry Promoted to Corporal 5Dec1864 Promoted to Sergeant 1Mar1865

Family/Spouse: Frances Tanner. Frances was born in 1849; died on 12 Aug 1915; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosanna married Isaac Pendleton in 1871 in New York, and was divorced before 1892. Isaac was born in 1848. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosanna married William C. Woodward on 27 Jul 1892 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juity married Edward Whiteman about 1838. Edward (son of Jacob J. Weidman and Susan Dotter) was born on 28 Oct 1815 in Pennsylvania; died on 13 Jun 1888 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phebe Smith. Phebe was born about 1815; died on 6 Jul 1870; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phebe Weidman. Phebe (daughter of Jacob J. Weidman and Susan Dotter) was born on 29 Sep 1826; died on 13 May 1897; was buried on 16 May 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Sep 1864, Ohio; American Civil War (North) 180th OH Infantry, Co. C Mustered Out 6/2/1865

Christian married Henrietta Milliman about 1854. Henrietta (daughter of Nicholas Milliman and Mary Wells) was born in 1831 in Cayuga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Jacob Zeigenfuss on 6 Jan 1853 (St.Paul's Lutheran Church) in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Jacob was born in 1813; died in 1888 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Dansville Express
Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
Thursday, March 9, 1905

George Hughes died at his home Feb. 27 after an illness of but three days, at the age of 70 years and one month. He bad been in his usual health when he wee taken with a sudden attack of stomach trouble, from which he never recovered, and his sudden death cast a gloom over the entire community. The funeral was held March 2d at one o'clock from the house and from the Canada Hill school-house at two. Rev. Seymour Moose officiating and the long line of friends who followed the remains to the cemetery showed the esteem in which he was held. Besides his wife he leaves an aged mother, Mrs Geo. Wagner of Reed's Corners and three sons, Jacob Hughes of Wayland, Frank and William Hughes of Sparta, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Hamsher and Mrs. Henry Dieter of Swainsville, one brother, Thomas Hughes of Dansville and two half brothers, Jacob and John Wagner of Reed's Corners to mourn his loss.

The family of the late Geo. Hughes wish to publicly thank their friends and neighbors and all those who so kindly assisted them in any way during the illness and after the death of their father, and especially to the Carney Hollow choir for the beautiful selections rendered on that occasion, and to Mr. Peter Harvey for his kindness in bringing the choir.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hughes
Hannah Hughes


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171863031/george-hughes

George married Eliza Ann Goho on 17 Oct 1861 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Eliza (daughter of Solomon Goho) was born in 1842 in Pennsylvania; died in 1873 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Byersville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Hannah Swarts about 1870. Hannah (daughter of Michael Swarts and Mary Dieter) was born on 22 Aug 1830 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Oct 1913 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 18 Jun 1863, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) Company E, 16th Heavy Artillery Regiment New York Battles of Wilderness, Spotsville, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, others. Mustered Out on 26 Aug 1865 at Washington, DC

Thomas married Mary A. Hughes about 1860. Mary (daughter of Daniel Hughes, Jr. and Mary A. Fronk) was born in ca 1841 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Lucy Smith about 1886. Lucy was born in ca 1850 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Pauline Hamsher; widow of Jacob Hamsher passed away this morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Steffy in upper Main Street. Mrs. Hamsher was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes and was born in Sparta October 14, 1839. For 17 years she made her home in East Hill. For the past 16 years she has made her home with her daughter. She was a member of the German Lutheran Church. Mrs. Hamsher leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Steffy of Dansville and Mrs. Lydia Caton of Sparta and one son, John Hamsher of Dansville, nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one great grandchild and two half-brothers, John and Jacob Wagner of Reed's Corners. The body will rest Wednesday from 1 to 2 p. m. at St Paul's United Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m., Rev. Charles M. Karg, D. D., officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Kidd Cemetery, East Hill.
(Dansville Breeze, Dansville NY, Monday, February 2, 1931)


Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Hamsher were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St Pauls United Lutheran Church and were largely attended, Rev. Charles M. Karg, D. D., officiating. Mrs. Marian Dolan presided at the organ. Mrs. Floyd M. Shepard beautifully sang "Beautful Isle of Somewhere" and "Abide With Me" Floral offerings were very beautiful. The bearers were Bert Caton Jr., Howard Robards, Ray Hamsher, Charles Perry, Ray Swarts and Frederick Holbrook. Burial in the Kidd East Hill.
(Dansville Breeze, Dansville NY, Thursday, February 5, 1931)

Pauline married Jacob W. Hamsher about 1860. Jacob (son of Valentine Hamsher and Mary Elizabeth Welch) was born on 5 Mar 1833 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 3 Jan 1902 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Henry Dieter. William was born on 18 Feb 1839 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Oct 1908 in Canaseraga, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1855 with widowed mother in Sparta
1860 with sister, Paulina Hamsher, Sparta

Family/Spouse: Jonas Dieter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Death on Sandy Hill
Mrs. H. S. Hartman of Sandy Hill died early Tuesday morning of rheumatism of the heart after an illness of several mouths. She was the eldest daughter of the late Conrad Hamsher of Sparta and was 64 years and 5 months old. She leave a husband and ten children, Mrs. Wm. Sample, Mrs. Chris Wagner, M. B. Hartman and John H Hartman of Sparta; Mrs. D. G. Haynes, Joseph Hartman, Miss Ida Hartman, Clarence Hartman, Mrs. Nic Friese, of Sandy Hill, and Lewis A Hartman of West Sparta. The members of her father's family who survive are Mrs. Henry Zerfass of Dansville, Mrs. John Sample of Sparta, Mrs. Jesse Carney of Springwater, and Mrs. Geo. W. Johns of Rochester. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 11 a. m. at the house.
(Dansville Express, December 22, 1892)

Died:
Sophia died of Heart Disease.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39110550/sophia-hartman

Sophia married Henry S. Hartman on 6 Oct 1844 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Henry (son of Henry Hartman and Elizabeth Zerfass) was born on 12 Jul 1820 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 29 Dec 1896 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married John Shaffer on 24 Jan 1850. John (son of Henry Shaffer and Maria Magdalena Kline) was born on 9 Feb 1824 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 1 Apr 1903 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death of Mrs. George W. Johns
Mrs. Mary E. Johns, wife of Geo. W. Johns of Rochester, died Tuesday evening, aged 73 years. She was the daughter of Conrad Hamsher, one of the earliest settlers in the town of Sparta. She leaves besides her husband two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Butler of Rochester and Mrs. Walter Dixon of East Bethany, Genesse Co., and three sisters, Mrs. Zerfass of Sparta, Mrs. John Sample of Ossian and Mrs. Jesse Carney of Springwater. Mrs. Johns was for a number of years a resident of this village and moved to Rochester with family about 1880, where Mr. Johns engaged in the drug business. Funeral will be held Saturday at one o'clock from Miss Kiehle's residence on Ossian Street.
(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Thursday, January 14, 1904)

Mary married George W. Johns about 1850. George (son of David Johns and Jane) was born in 1829 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died in 1904 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEATH OF MRS. ZERFASS.
Born in Sparta and sha had lived there all Her Life.
Mrs. Julia A. Zerfass, one of the very older residents of the town of Sparta, died at the home of her son Byron A. Zerfass below Cumminsville, early Monday morning, aged nearly 80 years. She was the widow of Henry Zerfass who died in 1895. She was born on the M. Magin farm May 26, 1832, her father and mother Conrad Hamsher and Julia Hughes Hamsher having come into the town from Pennsylvania early in the last century. She was married to Mr. Zerfass fifty-three years ago and had lived in Sparta all her life. She had been sick for more than two years and on the 20th of January 1911 she fell and broke her hip, and she never left her bed after that. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church. Her near surviving relatives are her son Byron A. Zerfass and her sister Mrs. John Sample of Ossian. She was a good woman, and her end was full of peace. Funeral services will be held from the house at three o'clock this afternoon, Rev. M. R. Heilig to officiate.
(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Thursday, May 9, 1912)

Julia married Henry Zerfass about 1858 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Henry (son of Abraham Zerfass and Hannah Knause) was born on 26 May 1826; died on 1 Sep 1894 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MRS. CATHERIN E CARNEY.
Died Thursday and Buried in Carney Hollow Cemetery Sunday
Mrs. Catherine Carney, wife of Jesse Carney of Carney Hollow in the town of Springwater, died at her home last Thursday morning at the age of 73 years and a few months. She was born in town of Sparta, on the farm now owned by James A. Shafer, December 29, 1837, her father who was Conrad Hamsher who married Judith Hughes, then owning the place. Fifty years ago she married Jesse Carney, an enterprising farmer, and they had always lived in the near vicinity. Her death was the first in the family in half a century. Some few years ago she had a severe stroke of paralysis which left her in a precarious condition, but from it she partially recovered, only to be stricken again and again. She was a noble woman, cheerful in disposition, and a helpmeet to her husband who must feel sorely distressed by his bereavement. She is survived by her husband and two sons and two daughters.
Bert and Floyd Carney and Mrs. John E. Rowe of Carney Hollow, and Mrs. Harry Hall of Him rods, besides two sisters Mrs. Julia Zerfass of Sparta and Mrs. John Sample of Ossian. The funeral was held at the house on Sunday and it was attended by many friends, the Rev. Rider of the Evangelical church at Wayland officiating, and she was buried in the Carney Hollow Cemetery.
(Dansville Express, April 21, 1910)

Catherine married Jesse Carney on 17 May 1860. Jesse (son of Joseph Carney and Frances Roberts) was born in 1836; died in 1913; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carney Hollow.
Erhart Hamsher died at his home in Carney Hollow, Thursday afternoon of inflammation of the bowels. He had been working hard the week previous and it is thought he strained himself. Mr. Hamsher was a son of Conrad Hamsher, one of the old residents of Sparta, and he leaves a wife but no children. Funeral services were held Sunday.

In Memory of Erhart Hamsher

Gone from our home has the father so dear;
Gone, and has left us so lonely here,
While the absent form and vacant chair -
Tell of the sorrow so hard to bear.

Swiftly and sudden the messenger came,
Less than a week of anguish and pain,
Patient and calm the suffering he bore,
Oh! can't it be we shall see him no more?

Down where the waves of the river roll high,
Sadly, and softly, we whispered goodbye,
Over the stream that was darker than night,
Quickly we saw him go out of sight.

Over the stream came the boatman so pale,
Came with a boat and snowy white sail;
Swiftly he bore him over the foam,
Gone has the dear on, gone from our home.

Ne'er to return in his sociable way,
Much we shall miss the kind words he would say.
Lonely and sad is the home that he left.
Ties have been sundered and hearts are bereft.

Soon will the shadows of earth life be passed,
Sorrow and sighing be over at last;
Soon we shall meet in the mansions of day.
Go where our dear ones will ne'er fade away.

(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Thursday, July 23, 1891)

Erhart married Mary Hartz about 1860. Mary (daughter of Christian Hartz and Margaret Schwingle) was born in Jun 1839 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died in 1917; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Wesley Hamsher. John (son of Henry Hamsher and Rebecca Artman) was born on 12 Mar 1844 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Oct 1917 in Bolivar, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married John Wesley Sample about 1873. John (son of John Sample, Jr. and Lavina Weidman) was born on 26 Dec 1844 in New York; died on 23 Jul 1913 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

May have married John Dick, not Conrad.(1860 census shows Conrad and
wife Elizabeth born c.1826; 1870 census shows John Dick and wife
Sarah born c.1836)

Family/Spouse: Conrad Dick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married Phineas Isaac Mastin in 1852. Phineas (son of Phineas R. Mastin and Anna Kimbel) was born on 20 Oct 1831 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 17 Apr 1910 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1855 Mary aged 14, with mother in N.Dansville.
Probably not the Mary A. Hughes that married Albert Covell (buried in Greeemount Cemetery)

Mary married Thomas Hughes, Jr. about 1860. Thomas (son of Thomas Hughes and Elizabeth Fronk) was born on 14 Nov 1838 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Jun 1916 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Israel Swarts. Israel was born in 1842; died in 1917; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married George Weidman on 2 Apr 1861. George (son of Jacob J. Weidman and Susan Dotter) was born on 15 Jul 1838; died on 7 Jan 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1855 M.E. Hughes, aged 13 living with parents
1860 Mary E. Hughes, aged 18 with parents
1865 Mary E. Hughes, 23, living with parents

Family/Spouse: Edwin Henry Kidd. Edwin (son of Benjamin Kidd and Hannah Rochel) was born in Jun 1839 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died in 1925; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1860 census "David M. Hughes, ae.3"

David married Rosa Jean Driesbach on 27 Jan 1880. Rosa (daughter of Elias Driesbach and Susanah Kidd) was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 29 Aug 1945 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Peter A. Cornbau. Peter was born on 19 Aug 1836; died on 5 Jan 1916 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Mason Howe about 1877. John was born in Apr 1846 in Ontario; died in 1918 in Sanford, Midland County, Michigan; was buried in Jerome Township Cemetery, Sanford, Midland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death of James M. Hamsher
James M Hamsher died at the home of Geo. Cornbau on Morse Street, where he had lived the past winter, on Sunday. He was born in Sparta in 1853, his parents being Daniel Hamsher and his mother Harriet Hughes before her marriage, and he had lived for several years in the town of West Sparta. He was a farmer. His wife died in 1899, and he is survived only by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cornbau of this village and Mrs. John Howe of Sanford, Michigan. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Alex Berg of St. Paul's United Lutheran church officiating, and he was buried in Greenmount cemetery.
(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

James married Sarah M. Harris on 14 May 1891 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Sarah was born in Sep 1844 in St. Lawrence County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1902 in Woodville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203881736/amariah-steffy

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville, March 29 - James Steffy, an employee of the Dansville & Mount Morris branch of the Erle railroad, was instantly killed about 9 o'clock this morning near the D. & M. station. He was riding on a car filled with ashes that was being taken to Groveland for filling in earth carried away by the recent flood. While the train was in motion a pocket became loose and Mr. Steffy fell through to the track. Aside from a few bruises about the face, he was not cut. Mr. Steffy was about 65 years old leaves his wife, seven grown up children; six sons and a daughter.
(The Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester NY, Saturday, March 30, 1918)

Family/Spouse: Frances Barnes. Frances was born in 1853; died on 10 May 1933 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1861; American Civil War (North) 38th New York Militia, Co.A

Family/Spouse: Emma Dye. Emma (daughter of Sylvester Dye and Polly Miner) was born in 1857 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 18 Nov 1927 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Viola A. Curtis. Viola (daughter of Cornelius Curtis and Bertha Pemberton) was born on 13 Sep 1856 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 26 Dec 1886 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beldon Bert Crane. Beldon (son of Henry Crane and Sarah Burt) was born in Feb 1844 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; died in 1915; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Matilda Fronk Amos, wife of Robert Amos, died at her home in Carney Hollow, Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness of several years. Mrs. Amos was born in Carney Hollow in 1831, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. She was loved and respected by all who knew, her. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Arthur Amos of this village, and Niles Amos of Carney Hollow, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Fronk who is 92 years of age and blind and a brother James Fronk. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. C.C. Mizener pastor of the Evangelical church officiated. Interment in the Dansville cemetery.
(The Cohocton Valley Times-Index, Cohocton, Steuben County, New York, Wednesday, December 23, 1908)

Matilda married Robert Amos in 1855. Robert was born in Sep 1834; died on 26 Jun 1915 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Susan Miller. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Miller and Elizabeth Knights) was born in 1851 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Sep 1923 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married George Washington Mitchell on 23 Jul 1867 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. George (son of Mahlon Mitchell, Jr. and Elizabeth Sauders) was born on 8 Jun 1844 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Feb 1915 in Sylvania Twp, Potter County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sweden Hill Cemetery, Sweden, Potter County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Aaron Fronk aged 51 years, 9 months and 2 days son of Samuel Fronk departed this life Saturday afternoon very suddenly. He had been around as usual had been out of doors, upon entering the house, he was attacked with a violent hemorrage of the lungs. All that could be done was done but to no effect as he expired in about 10 minutes, Funeral at the East Hill school house.
(The Wayland Register, Wayland, Steuben County, New York, Friday, April 17, 1908)

Family/Spouse: Henry Alfred Dieter. Henry (son of John Dieter and Elizabeth) was born in 1850 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 May 1887 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilson Sweeton. Wilson (son of William Baker Sweeton and Letitia Atkins) was born in Jun 1854 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 28 Sep 1914 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Sweeton. William (son of William Baker Sweeton and Letitia Atkins) was born on 4 Jun 1854 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Apr 1918 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville, N.Y., July 20, 1901.
Whereas, my wife, Mary D. Fronk, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation. I hereby forbid any persons harboring or trusting her on my account.
(Dansville Express, Dansville, NY, Thursday, August 15, 1901)

Death of Abraham Fronk.
Abraham Fronk died at the home of his son, Joseph Fronk, corner of Main and Exchange streets, this village, Monday noon, June 9, 1919, after a five weeks illness of cancer of the liver, aged 57 years. He was the son of Samuel Fronk and Rebecca Steffy, he was born on Canada Hill in the eastern part of this town, and he was a grandson of George Fronk and Mary Durtrey, who were among the early Dutch settlers who came from Pennsylvania and settled on that hill in 1824. George Fronk died at the advanced age of 98 years. For over thirty years Abraham had lived in the town of Sparta on what is known as the county line road. He was an honest and industrious man and for more than 30 years had worked for one man in his community.
The funeral was held at St. Paul's United Lutheran church, on Thursday at 2 p. m., Rev. Karg officiating, and be was buried in Greenmount cemetery. He leaves one son Joseph Fronk of this village and one brother John Fronk of West View, also his stepmother Mrs. Samuel Fronk of Canada Hill, and three half brothers, Samuel Fronk of Sparta, George and Adam Fronk of Canada Hill, and two half sisters Mrs. Lloyd Moose and Mrs. George Pfuntner of Sparta. The relatives attending the funeral from a distance, were Mr. and Mrs. John Beachner of Lent Hill, George Fronk and Miss Julia Beachner of Cohocton.
(Dansville Express, Dansville,NY, Thursday, June 19, 1919)

Abraham married Mary D. in ca 1880 in Livingston County, New York. Mary was born in Mar 1862 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

STATE POLICE PROBE POSSIBILITY IN DEATH OF RECLUSE

John Fronk May Have Sustained Fractured Neck In Fall, But Shack In Disorder Hints At Foul Play.

State police are the investigating possibility of murder in the death of John Fronk, 71, recluse, found dead late yesterday in the rear room of a two-room shack he occupied 1 1/2 miles south of West View, eight miles southwest of Danaville.

Coroner Frederick R. Driesbach said today after a postmortem conducted by himself and Dr. Gustav Selbach, director of the Livingston County Health Laboratory here, that the injuries Mr. Fronk received, including a fractured neck brain hemorrhage, severe bruises of the right side and arms and a black eye, might have been received in a fall. The possibility of murder was suggested by disorder of the shack, where Frank had lived since his home there burned two years ago. A former employee of a local lumber company, Fronk had become a hermit since the death of his wife several years ago.

Though he lived a mile from his nearest neighbor, in a wooded area, grocery trucks passed by his shack daily and yesterday his body was found by Frank Wampole, a quest in the home of William Jaggard, who went to Fronk's to grind an axe. Fronk said to have been dead but a short time, was prone on his back. Adjacent to him was a glass jug and an earthenware jug. No especial significance was attached to the jugs as Fronk was said by acquaintances to have indulged little if any in the use of alcoholic beverages.

However a draw from his kitchen table was overturned on the floor, a smashed was on the floor, while particles of glass from its globe, cluttered the table, stove lids on his small wood-burner were turned in and his watch lay on the corner of the stove. The entrance door had been blocked with a chair, indicating that the intruder, if there had bean one, had made his exit through a window.

Fronk's finances were meager as far as is known, discounting any motive for robbery, unless he had been molested by someone assuming he had hidden wealth. Most of his friends say he was friendly, though one acquaintance described him as having a turbulent temper, which if true, may have precipitated a scuffle.

Surviving are one nephew, Joseph Fronk, one niece, Mrs. Walter Mertz, his stepmother, Mrs. Lizzie Fronk of Kennedy Hill, three half-brothers, Samuel, George and Edward Fronk of Sparta and one half-sister, Mrs. Lloyd Moose.

Funeral is planed for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Wilson-Altmeyer's parlors.
(Dansville Express, Dansville, Livingston County, New York, Thursday, October 27, 1936)

Livingston County Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against Fred Fries of West View

Farmer Charged With Second Degree Manslaughter In Death of John Fronk, Whose Lifeless Body Was Found In His Home On October 26.

Dansville. — A Livingston county Grand Jury has placed an indictment of second degree manslaughter against Fred Fries, 58, West View farmer, in the death of John Fronk, 71, on October 25. Fronk was found dead at his home near West View on Monday, October 26, by Frank Wampole, who gone to the house to grind an axe. Unable to account for his actions several hours on the afternoon October 25, Fries was taken into custody by officials of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, State Police, of Batavia. A confession was made to the officials in which it is claimed that Fries said that under the influence of hard cider he went to Fronks home, and when the latter urged him to leave a scuffle took place, in which Fronk fell, striking his head against a door. Coroner F. R. Driesbach, who conducted a postmortem examination, said that Fronk had died of a broken neck.
(Dansville Express, Dansville, Livingston County, New York,
Thursday, November 12, 1936)

John married Jennie Bailey on 30 Apr 1896 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Jennie was born in Jul 1860 in New York; died on 30 Apr 1908 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Erwin Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Michael Teeter on 16 Oct 1892 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. Michael was born in Mar 1861 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York; died on 26 Sep 1933 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Dana Sherman Jackman on 4 Jul 1903 in Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. Dana was born on 8 Apr 1879 in North Cohocton, Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Mar 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Samuel Henry Hosier about 1930. Samuel was born on 16 Jul 1872 in Bear Creek Village, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1965 in Pulaski, Oswego County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nora married Godrey Stager on 2 Apr 1896 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Godrey was born on 19 Jul 1863 in New York; died on 10 Jul 1929 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Oakland Hill Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Conrad Bill. Conrad (son of Christian Heinrich Bill and Maria Catherina Gabler) was born on 29 Jun 1830 in Niederlinksweiler, Saarland, Germany; died in 1875 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Owen Rau. Owen (son of John Erhart Rau and Susanna Kidd) was born in 1831 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Schwingle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyana married Joseph R. Kidd about 1865. Joseph (son of Benjamin Kidd and Hannah Rochel) was born in 1836 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died in 1913 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Union/Scottsburg Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Delilah Retter in 1870. Delilah (daughter of Aaron G. Retter and Mariah Roming) was born on 22 Sep 1852 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: A. W. Hawk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel Bower. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Reverand Michael Murphy. Michael (son of John Murphy and Ellen Golden) was born about 1840 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edwin Ziegenfuss passed away Monday evening at the family home in upper Main Street. He was the son of the late Jacob and Catherine Hughes Ziegenfuss and was born in the town of North Dansville, October 9, 1853. He was united in marriage to Miss Dora Rowe July 20, 1886 and to them were born two children. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegenfuss lived on their farm in the town of North Dansville until 1902 when they moved to Dansville. He was a lifelong member of Saint Paul's United Lutheran church and for many years was an active member and secretary of the Dansville Grange. He was a man of retiring disposition but had made a large circle of friends who mourn his passing. Mr. Ziegenfuss is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Alta Losey of Rochester; two grandchildren, Edwin and Kenneth Losey; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Wilhelm of Dansville; one niece, Mrs. Robert Vahinger of Dansville, and one nephew, William Ziegenfuss of Wayland. Burial was made in the family plot in Greenmount cemetery.
(The Dansville Express, April 4, 1930)

Notes:

Mrs. Lydia Wilhelm died Tuesday night, Nov. 19 at the home in Dansville of Mrs. Fannie Hartman, where she had lived for about a year. She was 84 years of age. She was the widow of Albert Wilhelm and had resided in Dansville the greater part of her life. For several years she lived in Cohocton, where she has several relatives. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Wilson-Altmeyer Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Stackel officiating. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery.
(Cohocton Valley Times, Cohocton, New York, November 27, 1940)

Family/Spouse: James Albert Wilhelm. James was born in Nov 1848 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 11 Apr 1925 in Cohocton, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Peter Fries in ca 1887. John (son of Michael Fries and Mary Kline) was born in Jan 1860 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Dec 1936 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Carrie Moose on 18 Jun 1891. Carrie (daughter of Arnold J. Moose and Frances Hirsh) was born in Feb 1872; died in 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Minnie Hoffman. Minnie was born in 1875; died in 1956 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emma Ruth McNett. Emma (daughter of Alexander McNett and Mary H.) was born on 20 Nov 1867 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 23 Oct 1953 in Port Allegany, McKean County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, McKean County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral Rites Today For John Hamsher
Funeral sendees for John Bernard Hamsher, 70, who died Wednesday night April 7, 1913 in his home in South Main St., after a long illness, will be held in the home at 2:30 p. m. to-day. The Rev. Charles A. Williams, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Mr. Hamsher was born in Sparta and had lived all of his life in this vicinity. Surviving are his widow, Maude; two daughters, Mrs. Howard Robards and Mrs. Winfield Fowler, both of Dansville; one son Raymond Hamsher, Dansville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Minnie Gardner and Mrs. Helen Salinger, both of Rochester; one step-son, Arthur Muck of Bath and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Steffy and Mrs. Bert Caton, both of Dansville, and six grandchildren.
(Dansville Breeze, Saturday, April 10, 1943)

Family/Spouse: Mary M. Holbrook. Mary (daughter of James Martin Holbrook and Julia Elizabeth Sterner) was born on 3 Feb 1876 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 10 Jan 1930 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Abbie E. Phillips on 27 Feb 1930 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Abbie was born on 26 Mar 1876 in Greenwood, Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Oct 1935; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Maude Naylon about 1940. Maude was born in 1873 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; died in 1953 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Eri Gee in 1889. Eri (son of Thomas Miles Gee and Betsey Lucinda Mead) was born on 26 Jul 1868 in Lawrenceville, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 Nov 1949 in Horseheads, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Townsend-Erwin Cemetery Erwin, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married George Byron Steffy in 1901. George (son of James Andrew Steffy and Frances Barnes) was born on 8 May 1875 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Aug 1937 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville Breeze
Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
April 19, 1960

Mrs. Lydia Caton Dead at 84, Funeral Service Held Yesterday

A funeral service was conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Lydia Caton who died in her home at 71 Perine St. Thursday (Apr. 14, 1960).

Mrs. Caton, 84, was the widow of Bert Caton. She was born in Allegany County and had resided in Dansville for the past 42 years.

Surviving are a son, Bert Caton Jr. of Dansville; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Perry of Dansville, a step-daughter, Mrs. Charles Nichols of Rochester; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Bertram M. Croop, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated and burial was is Kidd Cemetery, Dansville.

Lydia married Birdsall Burtis Caton in ca 1884. Birdsall (son of James Caton and Hannah Swarts) was born in 1866 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 18 May 1959 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Frank G. Wheeler on 8 Apr 1893 in Grove, Allegany County, New York. Frank was born on 25 May 1867 in Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Nov 1937 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married William H. Sample on 30 Aug 1863. William (son of John Sample, Jr. and Lavina Weidman) was born on 18 Sep 1841 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Mar 1908 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martin married Anna Elizabeth Whiting on 25 Dec 1873. Anna (daughter of Lyman S. Whiting and Maria) was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1918 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John had one leg and went on cruches. John and Mary had no children.

John married Mary Elizabeth Bailor on 19 Jun 1877 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. Mary (daughter of William Bailor and Margretta Zerfass) was born in 1851 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Oct 1912 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emma was living with her brother Martin in 1870, "keeping house" at the time Martin was unmarried, also in the household was their brother Joseph.

Mrs. Emma Haynes, wife of David G. Haynes of Sandy Hill, died Sunday morning after an illness of three months of intense suffering from a cancer. She was made aware some time ago that she could not get well and her preparations for the departure were complete and full. She was an earnest Christian, a devoted mother and a much-loved neighbor, and her loss is no only felt by the family but by the entire community in which she resided. She was the daughter of Henry Hartman of Sandy Hill and married Mr. Haynes thirty-five years ago. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Menzo Williams of Oak Hill and Mrs. Fred Weiermiller of Rogersvillle, two sons Lloyd Haynes and Clarence Haynes; and also, the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Wm Sample, Martin B. Hartman, Mrs. Chris Wagner, of Sparta, Mrs. N.C. Fries, John H. Hartman of Dansville; Clarence Hartman, Joseph Hartman of Sandy Hill; Mrs. Frank Eveland of Rogersville and Lewis Hartman of West Sparta. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J.A. Watson of Rogersville, burial at Green Lawn cemetery of Sandy Hill.
(Dansville Express, Thursday, August 10, 1905)

Died:
Breast Cancer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39110114/judith_emeline-haynes

Judith married David Gray Haynes on 9 Feb 1871 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. David (son of Camos Haynes and Mary Gray) was born on 12 Apr 1845 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Mar 1917 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophronia married Christian John Wagner in 1878. Christian (son of Louis Wagner and Maria Catharina Lander) was born on 18 Nov 1847 in Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Oct 1920 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with Joseph and Sarah Hamsher, as a Farm Laborer, according to the 1880 census of Sparta.

Lewis married Nellie Almina Johnson on 11 Dec 1883. Nellie was born on 17 Sep 1864 in West Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 11 Dec 1941 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph was living with his brother Martin, according to the 1870
census. 1900 census Joseph was living with his brother, Clarence,
Clarence's wife and Clarence's servant(sister-in-law) Minne Hubbel.
Joseph and Minnie had no children.

Joseph married Minnie Jane Hubbell on 14 Jun 1911. Minnie (daughter of George Henry Hubbell and Fanny Kesterton) was born on 13 Oct 1876; died on 28 May 1960; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had no children.

Clarence married Fannie May Hubbell on 03 Mar 1897 (St.Paul's Lutheran Church) in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Fannie (daughter of George Henry Hubbell and Fanny Kesterton) was born on 08 Oct 1874; died on 13 Jun 1957; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Lydia Fries died Monday evening at the Dansville General Hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Fries was the daughter of the late Henry and Sophia Hartman and was born in Sparta, March 9, 1863. She was united in marriage to Nicholas C. Fries, when 18 years of age. To them were born two children, one of whom is living. Mr. and Mrs. Fires spent many years on their farm in Ossian and moved to Dansville 27 years ago. Mrs. Fries was a devoted member of Saint Paul's United Lutheran church. Deborah Chapter O. E. S., Kale J Jackson Court of Amaranth, Loyal Hearts Circle, King's Daughters, and Ladies Aid Society of St Paul's church. She was very active in her church and in all the societies of which she was a member. She had a very large circle of friends who mourn her passing. Mrs. Fries is survived by one son, Henry Fries, of Ossian; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida Eveland, of South Dansville; two brothers, Joseph Hartman of South Dansville, and Clarence Hartman of this village and a number of nephews and nieces. The remains were removed to Grover's undertaking parlors and on Wednesday taken to the family home in Lincoln Avenue. Funeral services were held from the family home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev Charles M. Karg. D. D. officiating. Deborah Chapter O. E. S. had charge of the services at the grave. Burial was made in the family plot in Greenmount cemetery. The bearers were Vernon Purchase. Edward Finn, Augustus Gruschow, Verne Woodworth, David Kidd and Arthur Sterner.
(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Friday, May 30, 1930)

Lydia married Nicholas C. Fries on 11 Aug 1881. Nicholas (son of Michael Fries and Mary Kline) was born on 28 Jan 1857 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Oct 1922 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had no children.

Ida married Frank W. Eveland on 14 Mar 1894 (St.Paul's Lutheran Church) in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Frank (son of Daniel Eveland and Lydia Ann Bowers) was born on 20 Oct 1866 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 02 Oct 1945; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rose Carney on 22 Oct 1874. Rose (daughter of Hugh Carney and Polly Ann Rau) was born on 11 Feb 1856 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died in 1929 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Dolan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franklin married Augustina Lena Tucker on 14 Jun 1888. Augustina was born in 1866; died in 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wallace M. Butler. Wallace was born on 28 Jul 1852 in New York; died on 02 Jul 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Byron married Ida May Rowe about 1893. Ida (daughter of David Rau and Letitia Whitney) was born in 1861; died on 27 Dec 1948 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married John Rowe on 10 Jun 1883. John was born in 1863; died in 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ida Milliman. Ida was born est 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Taught school fro a number of years later lived in Himrod,Yates
Co.,NY,

Family/Spouse: Harry Hall. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Myrtle Curtis. Myrtle was born in 1877; died in 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wayland Register Nov 20, 1930
“Mrs. Ella J. Jacobs, 66 years old, wife of Edward Jacobs of this village, died Sunday in a Rochester hospital. She had been in poor health for several years. Mrs. Jacobs was the daughter of the late Erhart and Mary Hartz Hamsher and was born in Sparta July 12, 1864. She ws married May 12, 1886, at Springwater, to Edward Jacobs. For several years they lived in Livonia but had resided in Wayland for about thirty years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, Frank Hamsher; a niece, Mrs. Lee Van Houter; and two uncles, Charles and Frank Hartz, and several cousins. She was a member of the First Evangelical church and active in its affiliated societies.”

Family/Spouse: Edward J. Jacobs. Edward was born in 1862 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died in 1953 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died from Scarlet Fever.

Frank married Lydia Diane Meriman on 25 Jan 1899 (St. Paul's United Lutheran Church) in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Lydia (daughter of Almer D. Mariman and Lydia Ann Driesbach) was born on 23 Aug 1879 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 25 Nov 1975 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Viola G. Artman in 1886. Viola (daughter of Enos Artman and Alice Ann Pickle) was born on 31 Mar 1852 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1911 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Flora H. Wagner on 21 Mar 1916 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Flora (daughter of Jacob George Wagner and Susan Emeline Freed) was born in 1890 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 05 Aug 1980 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Union/Scottsburg Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Myrtle Luther about 1900. Myrtle was born in Aug 1864 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Oct 1918 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Wood Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Ms. McCray about 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Worked in Drugstore in Ithaca,NY

Family/Spouse: Leona. Leona was born in 1884; died on 16 Mar 1956 in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Newfield, Tompkins County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Never married, farmed in Ossian, he worked until his mother died then
sold it and worked by the mo...

Notes:

Lived in Meadville, PA

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Fenwick Kirk Traxler about 1900. Fenwick (son of Frederick Kuhn Traxler and Sarah Alphretta Tucker) was born on 16 Jul 1890 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Feb 1949 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lulu Belle Wambold about 1907. Lulu (daughter of Edward E. Wambold and Alida P. Roberts) was born in Sep 1889 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 27 May 1949 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Vernon E. Jessup about 1910. Vernon was born in 1895; died in 1968 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Alta Mae Traxler on 25 Oct 1917 in Livingston County, New York. Alta (daughter of Frederick Kuhn Traxler and Sarah Alphretta Tucker) was born on 21 May 1894 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 22 Aug 1967 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura Elder. Laura (daughter of Lewis David Elder and Sarah Jennie Jones) was born in 1880; died in 1932; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul George Weakman. Paul was born on 20 Mar 1876 in Michigan; died on 5 Nov 1952 in Sanford, Midland County, Michigan; was buried in Jerome Township Cemetery, Sanford, Midland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville, March 29 - James Steffy, an employee of the Dansville & Mount Morris branch of the Erle railroad, was instantly killed about 9 o'clock this morning near the D. & M. station. He was riding on a car filled with ashes that was being taken to Groveland for filling in earth carried away by the recent flood. While the train was in motion a pocket became loose and Mr. Steffy fell through to the track. Aside from a few bruises about the face, he was not cut. Mr. Steffy was about 65 years old leaves his wife seven grown up children; six sons and a daughter.
(March 30, 1918, The Democrat and Chronicle of Rochester, NY)

Family/Spouse: Mary Reling. Mary was born in 1864; died in Dec 1940 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah Jane Hamsher in 1901. Sarah (daughter of Jacob W. Hamsher and Pauline Hughes) was born in Apr 1875 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1958 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville - Laverna Onnolee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Steffy, died on Saturday at their home on the Faulkner farm in Ossian, at the age of nearly eight years. Funeral was held yesterday at the house and burial took place at the cemetery at this place.
(Dansville Express, Thursday, March 5, 1896)

Harry married Eva Mae Hamsher on 15 Jul 1904 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Eva (daughter of Charles Edward Hamsher and Emma Ruth McNett) was born on 1 Sep 1888 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 May 1968 in Port Allegany, McKean County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, McKean County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Allie Hurlburt. Allie was born on 30 Nov 1867 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Dec 1943 in Keuka, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Saturday, June 14, 1924

MRS. EDWARD LAWRENCE
Springwater, June 13. — Mrs. Edward Lawrence, 52 years old, died Thursday evening at her home on the West hill of this town after a three weeks illness, from a complication of diseases.

She leaves her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Dale Straight of this town, a son, Leo Lawrence and her mother, Mrs. Emma Steffey, of Wayland. Funeral services will be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. E. S. Fuleoner officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley, Carney Hollow.

Family/Spouse: Edward Lawrence. Edward was born in 1869; died in 1952; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Scott married Laura Stark in 1902. Laura was born in 1879 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York; died on 4 Jul 1962 in Canadice, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Livonia Gazette
Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Thursday, April 5, 1945

Death of Verne A. Crane
Funeral services were held yesterday in the Rector funeral home in Geneseo for Verne A. Crane, a former Livonia resident, who died Sunday, Apr. 1, in Genesee, hospital, Rochester. Burial was in Temple Hill cemetery, Geneseo.
Mr. Crane was born in the town of Canadice, son of the late Belden B. and Delilah Steffy Crane, and had spent most of his life in this vicinity. For many years he was engaged in farming, moving from a farm in upper Lakeville about two years ago to Geneseo, where he had purchased the Silver Cup Coffee shoppe.
He is survived by his wife, Clara H. Crane; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin Bookman of Rochester and Miss Cella Crane of Geneseo; two sons, S/Sgt. Hilliard R. Crane on furlough from Germany and Pvt. Elliott, now with the armed forces in Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Kuhn of Springwater, Mrs. Ray E. Coykendall of Rochester and Mrs. Edwin J. Sabin of Caledonia, and one brother, John M. Crane of Rochester.

Mount Morris Enterprise
Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York.
Wednesday, April 11, 1945
Verne Crane, Geneseo bakery and restaurant proprietor died at Genesee Hospital, Rochester, on April 1.

Miles married Emma Eudora Sweeton on 18 Aug 1895 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. Emma (daughter of Benjamin Sweeton and Salinda Harris) was born on 27 Dec 1878 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 27 Jun 1940 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Ella Fronk Hartman, 82, died at her home, 30 Perine St., Sunday, August 10, 1952. She was born in Sparta Nov. 11, 1869. Mrs. Hartman was a member of St. Paul's United Lutheran Church and the Loyal Hearts Circle of The King's Daughters. Survivors are one niece by marriage, Mrs. Myron Ladd, and several cousins. Funeral services were conducted in the Baird Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Reed A. Greninger, pastor of St. Paul's United Lutheran Church officiated. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery. Pall bearers: William Mendlein, Edward Mendlein, Authur C. Sterner, David C. Kidd, William J. Yocham, Richard Campbell.
(The Genesee Country Express, Dansville, NY, August 14, 1952)

Ella married Marion G. Hartman in 1896. Marion (son of William C. Hartman and Barbara E. Smith) was born in Jan 1860 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Dec 1940 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Elmer Timothy Shetler on 10 Jan 1895 in Livingston County, New York. Elmer was born in 1862 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jun 1942 in Ontario County, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

To Conduct Funeral For Sparta Farmer
Joseph C. Fronk, 76, died yesterday (Nov. 13, 1961) in the Werth Nursing Home following a long illness. A farmer, he was born in Sparta, he had resided in this area his entire lifetime. Surviving are several cousins. Friends may call at the Chamberlin Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ernest Peterson will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
(Dansville Breeze, Dansville, NY, November 14, 1961)

Joseph married Martha A. Allen on 22 Dec 1917 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Martha (daughter of Comfort Allen and Mary Ann Larrad) was born in Sep 1889 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died in 1928 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy M. Bennett. Dorothy (daughter of Stephen Burris Bennett and Cora E. Babcock) was born on 17 Mar 1906 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York; died on 24 Oct 1989 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]